HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-03 Windward Planning Commission Agenda
AGENDA
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Windward
Planning Commission of the County of Hawai‘i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91
and 92, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 6-7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai‘i, and
the Planning Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
DATE:
Thursday, September 3, 2015
TIME:
9:00 a.m.
PLACE:
County of Hawai‘i Aupuni Center Conference Room
101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, HI 96720
NOTE: This Agenda is anticipated to continue into Friday, September 4, 2015,
beginning at 9:30 a.m., and to be held in the same location. However, such a
continuance will only occur if necessary.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC – Note that statements from the public regarding
any particular item on this agenda will be taken at the time the particular item is called to
order.
NEW BUSINESS – 9:00 a.m.
1.APPLICANTS: MARK AND KIM RODRIGUES (REZ 15-190)
Application for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural-20 acres (A-20a) to a Family
Agricultural-3 acres (FA-3a) zoning district for approximately 25 acres of land situated along
the east (makai) side of Lyman Springs Road, and also bordering along the north side of
Kaūmana Drive directly across of the Kaūmana Estates Subdivision in Ponahawai, South
Hilo, Hawaiʽi, TMK: 2-5-003:024.
2.APPLICANT:PARADISE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH (SPP 14-163)
Request to amend Special Permit No. 14-163 to include an adjoining 1-acre parcel (Parcel
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124) as part of the permit area to accommodate a new access from 24 Avenue that will
allow for termination of access to Kaloli Drive as required by Condition No. 3. Special
Permit No. 14-163 was approved to allow the establishment of a church and related
improvements on approximately one acre of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural
District. The properties are located in Hawaiian Paradise Park Subdivision along the west
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side of Kaloli Drive between Naupaka Avenue (23) and Ohe Avenue (24), approximately
1 mile from the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road intersection, Kea‘au, Puna, Hawai‘i, TMK: 1-5-038:123
& 124.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – 9:30 a.m.
3.APPLICANT: ARROW OF OREGON/HAWAII, LLC (Amend SPP 09-076)
Contested case proceedings regarding the application for an amendment to Special Permit
No. 09-076, which was approved to allow a cinder and rock quarry operation on 5.003 acres
of land situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The amendment will add
8.009 acres for a total of 13.012 acres of land. The properties are located northwest of
Mahimahi Drive, between Lurline Lane and Liliana Lane within the Hawaiian Ocean View
Estates Subdivision, Kahuku, Ka‘u, Hawai‘i, TMK: 9-2-148:005, 006-010, 015, 016 & 036.
4.APPLICANTS: DAVID AND LAURA RODRIGUES (SPP 15-178)
Contested case proceedings regarding the application for a Special Permit to allow a cinder
and rock quarry operation on 5.003 acres of land situated within the State Land Use
Agricultural District. The properties are located on the northeast and southeast corners of
Kailua Boulevard and Lurline Lane, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Subdivision, Kahuku,
Kau, Hawai‘i, TMKs: 9-2-142:020, 021, 022 & 9-2-145:047, 048.
The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding Item Nos. 3 and 4 above,
pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, for the purpose of consulting with the
Commission’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties,
privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section
92-4 and Planning Commission Rule 1-5(e) is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the August 6, 2015 meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
1.Status of applications heard by Windward Planning Commission that are pending before
County Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The purpose of the public hearings is to afford all interested persons a reasonable
opportunity to be heard on the above matters.
Submitting Testimony: According to Rule 1 (General Rules) of the Planning
Commission, a person desiring to submit oral or written testimony shall indicate her/his name;
residence address; and whether the testimony is on her/his behalf or as a representative of an
organization or individual. If testimony is being submitted on behalf of an organization,
documentation showing membership ratification should accompany the testimony. Written
testimony shall be submitted with an original and nine copies prior to testifying. The
Commission would appreciate timely submittal to the Planning Department at least one week
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prior to the hearing date to allow for mailing and thorough Commission review. Testimony that
is irrelevant or unduly repetitious may be limited by the Chairperson pursuant to Rule 1.
Pursuant to Rule 4, Contested Case Procedure, of the County of Hawai‘i Planning
Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, any person seeking to intervene as a party to a
contested case hearing on agenda Item No. 2 above is required to file a written request which
must be received in the office of the Planning Department no later than seven (7) calendar days
prior to the Planning Commission’s first public meeting on the matter. Such written request shall
be in conformity with Rule 4, in a form as provided by the Planning Department entitled
“Petition for Standing in a Contested Case Hearing.” The written petition/request shall be filed
with the Planning Commission at Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3, Hilo, Hawai‘i
96720, and accompanied by a filing fee of $200 payable to the Director of Finance. Any party
may retain counsel if that person so desires. Rule 4 may be inspected or purchased ($2.50) at the
above-cited location. Rule 4 may also be viewed at the County of Hawai‘i website
(http://www.co.Hawaii.hi.us).
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or
language interpretation to access this meeting, please contact Sarah Hata-Finley (961-8157) or
Daryn Arai (961-8142) of the Planning Department as soon as possible, but no later than five
days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for accommodations. “Other reasonable modification”
refers to communication methods or devices for people with disabilities who are mentally and/or
physically challenged.
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
MYLES MIYASATO, Chairman
(Hawaii Tribune Herald: Friday, August 14, 2015)
(West Hawaii Today: Friday, August 14, 2015)
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